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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.93, 25,220.58 and 4,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.93, 25,220.58 and 4,966.56 is: 7,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.93 : 25,220.58 = 4,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.93/25,220.58 = 4,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.93x = 25,220.58 × 4,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.93x = 125,259,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,259,523.80/16,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.19

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